Ok, I've heard a bit about this.
*EVERYTHING* in my bones says, whatever you want to do, it's going to be illegal, do NOT mess with this.
What do y'all say?
Kodi is just the the new name for XBMC, there is nothing inherently illegal or wrong with the software and has many legitimate uses. It does however allow you to install plugins that allow you to stream pirated content. If that is all you'd use it for then stay way.Ok, I've heard a bit about this.
*EVERYTHING* in my bones says, whatever you want to do, it's going to be illegal, do NOT mess with this.
What do y'all say?
Kodi is just the the new name for XBMC, there is nothing inherently illegal or wrong with the software and has many legitimate uses. It does however allow you to install plugins that allow you to stream pirated content. If that is all you'd use it for then stay way.
I'm staying away from it because of my job's requirement that I not be involved with pirated software. Gotta pass the security clearance questions. I think you're probably smart to stay away from it. The concensus here at work is divided, but I figure better safe than sorry.
Really? I never would have thought this would come up for a security clearance. I'm assuming it's like Napster was when it first started? If so, were there that many citizens who got in trouble for using it?
... my job's requirement that I not be involved with pirated software.
Well, back in the day, the NSA/CIA/FBI wasnt plugged into every damn thing.
Well, back in the day, the NSA/CIA/FBI wasnt plugged into every damn thing.
back in what day ?
I knew this guy ... he told me one time, he did not get cable tv for the longest time, because people thought - back then {1980's} the GOV. could listen in on conversations in the living room through the TV when it was turned off
I slowly backed away and left the room ....
back in what day ?
I knew this guy ... he told me one time, he did not get cable tv for the longest time, because people thought - back then {1980's} the GOV. could listen in on conversations in the living room through the TV when it was turned off
I slowly backed away and left the room ....
Never mind security clearance and employment issues with this kind of stuff ... in what world is it OK to steal someone else's artistic output?
I believe that Amazon will send you a CD or link you to a video that shows you exactly how to install the Kodi program onto your Firestick/FireTV. They fully endorse it.
Whether or not that applies to the file sharing programs is debatable though.... :shrug:
... in what world is it OK to steal someone else's artistic output?
Right. It's not kodi that is the issue, it's theft of art that is the issue.
Tv Shows are broadcast out over the airwaves .... given up for free
I look at this as just another way human nature will twist it into something that it was never meant to be...... like Facebook.
Facebook was designed to be a means to reach out to friends and connect and/or reconnect and share experiences. Now, it is used to play mindless games, stalk others, brag about what you got your kids for commercial "holidays," and voice your political opinion.
Human nature will eventually take over and twist it into something it was never meant to be.
None of which has anything to do with stealing someone else's artistic output.
It is the negative end result of something that was not intended that way. Remember Napster??
Was originally intended as a way to share music however, it was twisted into a way to steal and distribute free music content. Human nature again....